Chemistry: The Central Science (13th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0321910419
ISBN 13: 978-0-32191-041-7

Chapter 11 - Liquids and Intermolecular Forces - Exercises - Page 473: 11.19d

Answer

GeCl$_4$ has the highest BP because it has the heaviest molecular weight thus the strongest dispersion force. Second highest BP is SiCl$_4$ and then SiH$_4$. The lowest BP out of the series is CH$_4$.

Work Step by Step

The stronger the IMF the higher the BP. This is because it requires more energy to break stronger bonds.
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